Series of attacks on Haredi communities in recent months lead to birth of Project Shield, which would train Haredi IDF veterans to protect their homes and neighborhoods in times of crisis.

Following the terror wave that swept through Israel between March and May, the Netzah Yehuda Association — which helps and accommodates Haredi soldiers during their military service in the IDF — announced the establishment of an armed national community watch, dubbed Project Shield, with the aim of providing security services and immediate response during emergencies and terror attacks.

Volunteer squads would consist of IDF veterans, mainly from the 97th Netzah Yehuda Battalion — the IDF's first Haredi combat battalion, and part of the Kfir Brigade.

As reported by Ynet
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